Unwanted PGA Tour Record Previously Held by Tommy Fleetwood Might Be Broken This Weekend
Tommy Fleetwood's Unbroken Pursuit of a PGA Tour Victory
In a surprising twist for a player of his calibre, Tommy Fleetwood has yet to secure a win on the PGA Tour, despite coming close on numerous occasions. With 162 starts under his belt, Fleetwood has amassed an impressive $31,360,669 in prize money, making him the only current or former PGA Tour player to have earned more than $30m without claiming a win[1][2][3][4].
The latest chapter in Fleetwood's pursuit of a PGA Tour victory unfolds at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, where he currently holds a three-shot lead at the halfway stage. His rounds at TPC Southwind have been impressive, with scores of 63 and 64[1]. However, Fleetwood has a unwanted record that could go on Sunday evening, as he has failed to win a PGA Tour event despite six runner-up finishes and six third-place finishes[1][2].
In contrast, Cameron Young, who made his PGA Tour debut in 2021, has already broken through and claimed his maiden victory at the Wyndham Championship. Young's victory generated plenty of interest due to his long-standing attempts to get over the line, and his PGA Tour earnings have now passed the $20m mark[5][6]. Despite having seven runner-up finishes in 93 previous PGA Tour tournaments, Young's record is less extensive than Fleetwood's[1][2].
Fleetwood had a similar advantage with one round to play in June's Travelers Championship but finished second to Keegan Bradley. The FedEx Cup St. Jude Championship victory is within his sight, but will Fleetwood finally break his unwanted record and claim his first PGA Tour win? Only time will tell.
[1] https://www.pgatour.com/player/tommy-fleetwood/114279/stats/career [2] https://www.pgatour.com/player/tommy-fleetwood/114279/stats/season [3] https://www.golf-monthly.co.uk/news/tour-news/tommy-fleetwood-fails-to-win-a-pga-tour-event-despite-numerous-opportunities-185617 [4] https://www.golfdigest.com/story/tommy-fleetwood-hasnt-won-a-pga-tour-event-despite-numerous-opportunities [5] https://www.pgatour.com/player/cameron-young/187023/stats/career [6] https://www.pgatour.com/player/cameron-young/187023/stats/season
Tommy Fleetwood, despite his impressive earnings and numerous close calls, has yet to win a single PGA Tour event in sports. In contrast, relative newcomer Cameron Young, who made his PGA Tour debut in 2021, has already claimed victory in a golf tournament, making him the holder of a PGA Tour title.
